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Pacific Islanders in the NZEF

Cook Islanders, Niueans, Fijians and Gilbert Islanders all took their place in the ranks of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the First World War. As well as the dangers of war, Pacific soldiers faced language difficulties, an unfamiliar army diet and European diseases. Read the full article

Page 2 - Niueans and Cook Islanders

Information about Niuean and Cook Island soldiers who were part of the 3rd Maori Contingent in

Page 3 - The Rarotongan Company

Information on the New Zealand Rarotongan Company, which served in the Sinai and Palestine campaigns

Page 5 - Difficulties faced by Pacific Islanders

Information on the difficulties faced by Pacific Islanders when they left their island homes for the first time and entered the